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Elizabeth “Ann” Jones
Elizabeth “Ann” Jones
July 16, 1948 – February 15, 2020
BRIDGEPORT – Elizabeth “Ann” Jones, 71, completed her life on Feb. 15, 2020 with her husband of 46 years at her side.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 16 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Antelope Baptist Church in Antelope with Will Aston and David Hall officiating.
Ann began her life’s journey on July 16, 1948 in Bowie. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1966. On Feb. 16, 1974 she married the love of her life, Jacob Jones, and together they were blessed with seven loving children. As her older children began to graduated high school, Ann decided to go back to college.
In May of 1996, she proudly graduated from Midwestern State University, with a bachelor of arts in social work. Ann then worked for Hospice of Rural Texas in Bowie until her retirement. During her time with hospice, she was a blessing in many people’s lives, during the most difficult times. She loved her job and was good at it.
In her spare time, Ann was a master cross stitcher. She created many works of art, as gifts for weddings and new babies. She was the kindest, most gentle, loving and caring wife to her husband and mother to her children. Later when Jacob and Ann were blessed with grandchildren, she excelled in her role as Nana. The grandbabies always knew that they could get a coke and popsicles at Nana’s house.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jacob Thomas Jones Jr.; her children along with their spouses, Jeffery Jones, Buffalo Springs, Joseph and Jackie Jones, Wichita Falls, Travis Jones, Vashti, Amanda and Tom Sharp of Antelope, J.T. and Alyssa of Tulia, Sarah and Chris Koetter, Windthorst, and Caroline and Chase Broussard, Vashti; grandchildren, Austyn and fiance Makenna, John, Eliza, Zeke and Madalynn Sharp, Luke, Noah and Ava Koetter, Ella, Iva and C.J. Broussard, and Katherine Jones, Jaedyn Jones and Grady Jones; and closest friends, Kay Dunder, Alphine Wheeler and Harriet Nauert.
The Jones Family would like to especially thank Tracy, Emily, Karen, and all of the Hospice of Wichita Falls Family; as well as, Anna Gill, Mary Ann Bates, and Kerr Feed & Grain, for all the loving care and support shown to their Momma and the Jones Family.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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December 27, 1965 – August 12, 2026
NOCONA – Daniel Forrest Barrett, 60, died on Aug. 12, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was born Dec. 27, 1965, in Spring Branch to James Harry Barrett and Opal Laverne Henderson. He played football at Northwestern and went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He worked mostly as a stock broker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Chuck Barrett.
He is survived by his three children, Reagan, Dylan and Connor; two grandchildren; sister, Sherri Lynn Watson; two nieces; one nephew and siblings, Jesse, Rich and Cheryl.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
July 24, 1960 – August 12, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – David Duke, 66, died on Aug. 12, 2026 in Wichita Falls, TX.
There was a visitation from 6 – 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 at the Abundant Life Church officiated by Pastor James Messer.
Interment followed in Terral Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Harris, Randy Croxton, Wiley Vanover, Zak Weaver, Bradley Lawrence and Ross Atteberry. Honorary pallbearers were David Morrison and the Red River Dozer Crew.
He was born on July 24, 1960 in Bowie to Harvey and Marjorie Romine Duke. He was a dozer operator mainly for Red River Dozer. He grew up in Terral, OK where he graduated high school. He married Micheal Heathington on Nov. 26, 1994 in Spanish Fort.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Micheal Duke; children, Leslie Halt, Kendra Grottie and Kyle Duke; sisters, Delores Weatherly and Sharon Westbrook; brothers, Ricky Duke and Ronnie Duke, and nine grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Eagle Point Cemetery Association.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
June 12, 1981 – August 2, 2026
DALLAS – Timothy Tompkins, 45, died on Aug. 2, 2026 in Dallas, TX.
There was a memorial service on at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 at Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Sparkman officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later date.
He was born on June 12, 1981 to Sam and Paula Tompkins in Wichita Falls. He was a driver, worked the oil industry for several years, wroked as a ranch manager and carpenter. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. He married Christy Marie Harris on Sept. 24, 2005 in Nocona.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Tompkins, Nocona; parents, Sam and Paula Tompkins, Spanish Fort; sister, Amanda York, Wichita Falls; children, Samantha Dawn Tompkins, Stephenville, Brock Wilson Tompkins, Frisco, Deagan Brodie Tompkins, Spanish Fort, Lillian Marie “Lili” Tompkins, Spanish Fort and three nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, P.O. Box 330, Nocona.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
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